Your past and family history could give you cause for reflection today. Thinking about the effects that your interactions have had on others in the past might be a way for you to uncover more meaningful ways to both heal any past wounds as well as deepen your present relationships. Going back to a time when things were difficult for you and, without fixating on your reactions, think back to what you did, you might notice certain feelings arise that are uncomfortable. This would be a good time to then learn to treat yourself with compassion, reminding yourself that in any past situation, you did the best you possibly could. Doing this with your past remembrances today can not only help you forgive yourself for any past wrongs but it might also be a chance for you to more deeply contemplate and learn from the things you have done.

Releasing our feelings of the past allows us to live more completely and positively in the present. When thinking back, it is common for us to regret things that we have done – we can sometimes either blame others for past hurts or ourselves for our reactions to being upset. Either way, this doesn’t serve any purpose in our lives other than to focus on negative emotions. Keeping in mind that everything you go through is a learning experience today, however, will put a positive spin on your actions and help you see that your past actions are simply a guide to how you can better live your future.